Read more Business & innovationArcticFinland and Arctic Council take aim at climate change At a meeting in Alaska, Finland takes over from the US as chair of the Arctic Council at a critical moment for the environment and residents of the Arctic region.
Read more Life & societyEnvironmentStill saving Finland’s Saimaa ringed seal In order to help the highly endangered Saimaa ringed seal, conservationists are harnessing the power of reality TV in the form of a live webcam.
Read more Business & innovationDesignFinnish designer empowers sustainable fashion Quick fashion leads to quick consumption: Timo Rissanen, a professor at Parsons School of Design in New York, is convinced that fashion houses can create clothing while also conserving resources and preserving nature.
Read more Life & societyFinland 100Finland celebrates 100 years of independence in 2017 The Finns achieved independence on December 6, 1917. The nation celebrates its 100th year with numerous events throughout 2017 in Finland and all around the world.
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Read more Life & societyEducationFinnish kids create media buzz every spring Every spring a magazine written and illustrated entirely by schoolchildren arrives like a breath of fresh air. It’s a longstanding tradition, especially in southern Finland.
Read more Life & societySocietyFinland sees dual benefits from rehab and recycling The Uusix workshops in Helsinki combine social and environmental values by giving long-term jobseekers a chance to return to working life while making new products out of recycled materials.
Read more Life & societyWebpickSisu begins where perseverence ends Emilia Lahti is a Finnish sisu researcher and a social activist. She is currently training for 50 marathons to raise awareness on interpersonal violence and overcoming it with sisu.
Read more Business & innovationTechnologyInnovative space technology from Finland Iceye, from Finland, is creating real-time radar imaging delivered from space via microsatellites. The technology has global potential.
Read more Business & innovationBusinessStartup Refugees innovate and integrate in Finland A Finnish project helps asylum seekers find dignity and meaningful work in running their own businesses.